"Everywhere it seems there is research going on or at least being reported, showing some amazing need being met by Vit D. " Perhaps because it's "news"? "Is it the only nutrient particle of immense benefit to the human body?" No, but it is potentially of immense benefit, there is a wide-spread insufficiency in the world's populace, and it is cheap. "Is this something here that's patentable?" No. "Oh, and global warming." Speaking of hype...
-----Original Message----- From: Saralou [mailto:slped...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 9:17 AM To: silver-list@eskimo.com Subject: CS>Vitamin D hype Today was a mercola, mike adams and a life extension article on D3 in my e-box For a year or two now I've watched Vitamin D (D3 and more) get increasing headline space in "natural" news than any other nutrient. (Please don't pick at my language, it is inexact....if you can tell what I mean, read on, if not, delete.) Everywhere it seems there is research going on or at least being reported, showing some amazing need being met by Vit D. I don't doubt that it is of benefit to many people because our food supply is so corrupt and the RDA has been low enough that no doubt many things are the result of deficiencies. Oh, and global warming. But why only vitamin D? Is it the only nutrient particle of immense benefit to the human body? Is this something here that's patentable? Is it the byproduct of big biz somewhere? It reminds me of Soy 15 years ago...which is why I wonder if something else is going on. This is exactly the way soy began to become a necessary part of every hidden ingredient and everything we elect to consume. Where is the connection? Is there one? What's the real deal? Saralou _____ Life Extension Update ExclusiveLife Extension Update July 3, 2009 Vitamin D insufficiency is a global <http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2009/0703_Vitamin-D-Insufficiency-Global-Issu e.htm?source=eNewsLetter2009Wk28-2&key=Article&l=0#article> issue In a report published on June 19, 2009 in the journal <http://www.springerlink.com/content/1433-2965> Osteoporosis International, the International Osteoporosis Foundation's expert working group on nutrition revealed the global extent of vitamin D insufficiency. They found that suboptimal vitamin D levels are common in most areas of the world, and appear to be on the rise. The committee, chaired by Ambrish Mithal of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, India, reviewed published literature concerning the vitamin D levels of people residing in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, North America and Oceania. Although there was some of variance in assay methodology and in the definition of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency, 25-hydroxyvitamin levels below 75 nanomoles per liter, which are generally considered insufficient, were found to be widespread in every region studied. Older age, female gender, higher latitude, winter season, dark skin pigmentation, decreased sun exposure, dietary habits, and a lack of vitamin D fortification were identified as factors contributing to low vitamin D levels. Levels below 25 nanomoles per liter, indicating deficiency, were prevalent in South Asia and the Middle East, where increased urbanization and the wearing of clothing that covers most of the skin are major contributors. Continue <http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2009/0703_Vitamin-D-Insufficiency-Global-Issu e.htm?source=eNewsLetter2009Wk28-2&key=Article&l=0#article> Reading
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